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Restore the Joy of Salvation
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
On the twenty-seventh day of Lent, Jan Richardson ponders on the topic of joy in Psalm 51:1-12. She asks us to consider the ways in which we can invite God deeper into our spirits.
Psalm 51:1-12
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Lent, Joy, Salvation, God's Will

A Blessing for the Wilderness
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Commenting on Jesus' temptation (Matthew 4:1-11), Jan Richardson asks if there is a "space" of preparation for Lent where we need to go. She also offers her poem "Wilderness Blessing" and her image "Wilderness and Wings."
Matthew 4:1-11
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Lent, Blessing, John The Baptist

Living into Resurrection
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Artwork
Jan L. Richardson presents artwork "Into the Wound" and links to previous reflections on John 20:19-31 and the Easter season. "Living into the resurrection is an ongoing journey."
John 20:19-31
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Easter, Lent, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Seasons

I Will Bless Her
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork
Jan L. Richardson reflects on God's promise of offspring to Sarah (Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16). Her artwork "I Will Bless Her" is included.
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
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Lent, Longing, Life, Promises

And Remember Their Sin No More
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
This painting and commentary by Jan L. Richardson are associated with Jeremiah 31:31-34. Reflecting on how God "does not keep tally" of the sins that we remember, Richardson discusses how God releases us from sinful memory.
Jeremiah 31:31-34
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Lent, Sin, Memory, Absolution

Rather than Light
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
This artwork and exegesis by Jan L. Richardson are based on John 3:14-21. Acknowledging our tendency to hide in the dark, Richardson expresses that Christ's way compels "us into a place where we can be seen."
John 3:14-21
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Lent, Light, Darkness

Speaking of the Body
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
This artwork, commentary, and poem by Jan L. Richardson are associated with John 2:13-22 and 1 Corinthians 3:16. Describing our body as God's temple, Richardson discusses the blessing of having been created in love as holy.
John 2:20-21; 1 Corinthians 3:16
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Lent, Body, Death, Pain

A New Covenant
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Artwork, Poetry
This painting and reflection by Jan L. Richardson are based on Jeremiah 31:31, 33b. Discussing God's new covenant, Richardson asks the reader to consider "What word needs to be written upon your heart?"
Jeremiah 31:31, 33
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Lent, Covenant, Prophecy, Heart

Discernment in the Desert
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Jan Richardson shares original artwork, a poem, and Lenten reflections on Matthew 4:1-11. The work of discerning one direction or choice from among many may require that we separate ourselves from our usual routines.
Matthew 4:1-11
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Lent, Wisdom, Discernment

Strange Remedies
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork
Jan Richardson shares a creative Lenten reflection on the "strange remedy" that is the Christ event. For her meditation and artwork she draws from Numbers 21:4-9, Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22, Ephesians 2:1-10, and John 3:14-21.
Ephesians 2:1-10
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Lent, Healing, Wilderness

The Wild Language of Lent
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 3 more types
Jan Richardson reflects on the "wild language" of lent that emerges as we journey through the season. What story do the words tell? Richardson's artwork "Into Earth" also accompanies this reflection.
Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; Mark 1:9-15
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Lent, Language, Discernment, Wilderness

Testimony to the Mystery
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork
Jan Richardson shares an artistic Lenten reflection asking, "But what if it is not about giving up but giving in? Falling into dirt, as Jesus says in John 12:20-33. Going where grain is supposed to go."
John 12:20-33
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Lent, Mystery, Paradox

Where the Breath Begins
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Jan Richardson shares reflections, artwork, and a poem to help readers better understand Lent. She discusses dry places in life and Jesus’ time in the wilderness from Matthew 4:1-11.
Matthew 4:1-11
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Lent, Discernment, Breath, Pilgrimage

Blessing the Dust
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Artwork, Poetry
Jan Richardson shares artwork and a poetic “Blessing of the Dust” for Ash Wednesday. She encourages us to “claim what God can do within the dust,” based on 2 Corinthians 6:1-10.
2 Corinthians 6:1-10
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Ash Wednesday, Blessing, Lent, Earth

Breathe
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Jan Richardson reflects on Holy Saturday as "a day of waiting, of remembering to breathe, of willing ourselves to turn to one another when grief lays hold of us." She offers her painting "Holy Saturday II."
Matthew 27:57-66; John 19:38-42
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Fear, Grief, Holy Saturday, Breath

The Artful Ashes
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Artwork, Article about Artwork
In struggling with a new art medium, Jan Richardson discovers that Ash Wednesday is the threshold into a season that’s all about working through the chaos to discover what is essential.
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Ash Wednesday, Lent

A Return to the Wilderness
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork
Artist Jan Richardson shares a collection of five original paintings for Lent. The images include links to reflections on the season of Lent.
Luke 4:1-13
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Lent, Sin, River, Wilderness

Upon the Ashes
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork
Jan Richardson's Ash Wednesday meditation reflects upon Sojourner Truth's declaration, “Then I will speak upon the ashes.” We are all capable of inflicting pain and destruction, but God know what to do with ashes.
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Ash Wednesday, Violence, Lent, Healing

O Give Thanks
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Artwork, Poetry
Jan Richardson shares a Lenten reflection based on Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22. She encourages us to more deeply engage in the practice of gratitude this Lent.
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
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Lent, God's Love, God's Will, Gratitude

A Tent for the Sun
Jan L Richardson | The Painted Prayerbook
Artwork, Poetry
Jan Richardson offers a Lenten painting and blessing based on Psalm 19, praying that the light of the sun will remind us of God's constant blessing and protection over us.
Psalm 19
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Lent, Heaven, Joy, God's Presence
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